The constitution states that the choice to go to war is not the president's decision, but should be delegated to congress. Following remarks of the founding father's........Alexand... moreThe constitution states that the choice to go to war is not the president's decision, but should be delegated to congress. Following remarks of the founding father's........Alexander Hamilton: "The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States. . . . It would amount to nothing more than the supreme command and direction of the military and naval forces, as first General and Admiral of the Confederacy; while that of the British king extends to the declaring of war and the raising and regulating of fleets and armies, -- all of which by the Constitution under consideration, would appertain to the legislature." (The Federalist, 69, 1788.) ". . . .'The Congress shall have the power to declare war'; the plain meaning of which is, that it is the peculiar and exclusive duty of Congress, when the nation is at peace, to change that state into a state of war. . . ." Thomas Jefferson: "... less
Isn't it odd that people suddenly think that Trump is somehow less legitimate because some voters who supported him are "under-educated," implying that they're stupid dumba$$es, wh... moreIsn't it odd that people suddenly think that Trump is somehow less legitimate because some voters who supported him are "under-educated," implying that they're stupid dumba$$es, when these folks are a portion of the electorate that help decide every presidential election, and they helped deliver the White House to Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, both Bushes, Clinton, and Barack Obama?
The deal calls for investment in anti-recidivism programs and lower mandatory minimum sentences for drug and other offenses. It is being put forth by a coalition of moderate Democr... moreThe deal calls for investment in anti-recidivism programs and lower mandatory minimum sentences for drug and other offenses. It is being put forth by a coalition of moderate Democrats and Republicans in Congress.Granted, there are real reasons to dislike the guy, but for the group of you that constantly harps on and insists on beating into the ground the ridiculous, baseless theme of Trump as some kind of Hitler reincarnate, and believes that all of us who disagree with you are so-called "Trumpicans" - and you all know who you are, here's a chance to elevate your intellect and show your ability to actually think and engage in intelligent, rational discussion for a change. less
